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B.S. in Commercial Photography

Students who choose the Commercial Photography major will learn how to operate their
own commercial photography studio or work for one, and learn skills to prepare for
other such professions as photo editor, photo re-toucher, photographic assistant,
and other fields of visual communication and applied arts. Students will learn the
principles of digital photography and digital imaging technologies as it relates to
the commercial photography field, including advertising, editorial, portrait, event
and wedding.

Courses will focus on studio and location lighting technologies, proper exposure for
digital images, and post-production including image editing, retouching, and compositing.
Students will learn business skills and creativity skills through this interdisciplinary
program, which includes courses in entrepreneurship, marketing, copyright law, client
relations and creativity. Students will learn new technologies in publication design
and layout for print and web; graphics production and workflow, and photography.

What Will I Study in This Major?

The Commercial Photography degree is designed to provide students with a background
in the technical communication industry. The program emphasizes: